Seeds

David Rials

August 27, 2023

Main Idea

We should sow good seeds into our lives so that we can reap a harvest of blessings.

Scripture References

Mark 4:3-9, Mark 4:14-20, Luke 6:45, Romans 10:17, Ecclesiastes 11:4, Proverbs 20:4, James 2:17, Psalm 126:5-6, Galatians 6:7, Galatians 6:8, 2 Corinthians 9:6, Genesis 1:11, Genesis 8:22, Hebrews 6:12, Luke 6:38, John 12:24

What bothers or upsets you?

When's the last time you sowed some seeds that were beneficial and not detrimental to you?

Discussion Questions:

Are you sowing into relationships inside or outside the church?

Do you have a bad attitude when you sow?

What kind of harvest are you expecting?

Summary

Pastor David Rials of Life United gave a sermon about the parable of the sower, encouraging us to sow good seeds into our lives so that we can reap a harvest of blessings. He highlighted four types of seeds: Words, Actions/Inactions, Tears, and Giving of Yourself. He also expounded on five seed principles: You reap what you sow, you reap where you sow, you reap how you sow, you reap after you sow, and you reap more than you sow. He concluded by emphasizing that it is our responsibility to cultivate the seed we are given.